Best in the West Triathlon Festival 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, June 12 to 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Sweet Home, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $65 on Apr 2, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Official race websiteAdd to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jun 12, 2027 | ||||
| Half-Iron Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $350$365 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon | Ultra | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $350$365 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Half-Iron Relay Team | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Swim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Swim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $420$445 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Half-Iron Triathlon | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $350$365 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 1.2-Mile Swim | Other | Jun 12, 20277:45 AM | $80$85 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 56-Mile Bike Ride | Bike RideBike 56 mi | Jun 12, 20277:55 AM | $95$105 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Half-Iron Duathlon | DuathlonBike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi | Jun 12, 20277:55 AM | $350$365 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Jun 12, 20278:30 AM | $60$65 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 1500-Meter Swim | 1 Mile | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $70$75 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $165$175 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Paddle Triathlon | – | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $165$175 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Relay Team | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Swim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Swim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $260$280 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $165$175 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 25-Mile Bike Ride | Bike RideBike 25 mi | Jun 12, 20279:15 AM | $80$85 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon | DuathlonBike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Jun 12, 20279:15 AM | $165$175 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Jun 12, 202710:00 AM | $80$85 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 12, 202710:00 AM | $95$105 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Kids Splash & Dash | Kids | Jun 12, 20274:30 PM | $25$30 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sunday, Jun 13, 2027 | ||||
| 500-Meter Swim | Other | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $60$66 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Paddle Triathlon | – | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Swim 500 m · Bike 12 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $230$250 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonBike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jun 13, 20278:10 AM | $145$155 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 m · Bike 5 mi · Run 1.5 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20279:00 AM | $110$115 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonBike 5 mi · Run 1.5 mi | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $110$115 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| 12-Mile Bike ride | Bike RideBike 12 mi | Jun 13, 20279:30 AM | $60$65 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Jun 12, 20279:30 AM | $110$120 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $65 on Apr 2, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Best in the West Triathlon Festival
Around June 12, Foster Lake typically runs about 66°F at the surface (61 to 71°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half-Iron Aqua Bike and Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon and Half-Iron Triathlon and Half-Iron Duathlon: $350 until Apr 2, then $365 until Jun 10.
- Half-Iron Relay Team: $420 until Apr 2, then $445 until Jun 10.
- 1.2-Mile Swim: $80 until Apr 2, then $85 until Jun 10.
- 56-Mile Bike Ride: $95 until Apr 2, then $105 until Jun 10.
Online registration closes Jun 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:25 AM, and the Half-Iron Aqua Bike starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Best in the West Triathlon Festival ranks
- No. 23 of 50 on Coldest triathlon swims
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 12 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,160 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Quick answers
- When is Best in the West Triathlon Festival?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, June 12 to 13, 2027: Aquabike, Ultra, Half Iron Triathlon, Other on Saturday; Other, Aquabike, Sprint Paddle Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Apr 2, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345.
From the organizers
Best in the West Triathlon Festival - Designed by athletes, for athletes!
Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades and fed by the Santiam River, Foster Reservoir offers premier recreation facilities to the outdoor enthusiast and an excellent location for a triathlon festival.
Swim in the beautiful Foster Lake. Miles of low use roads wind through the hills and along the river, providing an exhilarating ride for the cyclist. Following the wooded shoreline, the run course offers relief from the summer sun.